Author Archives: James Grundy
Gasperini reveals why he rejected Inter
Gasperini reveals why he rejected Inter
14 September at 11:15 Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has revealed why he rejected the chance to join Inter as their manager in the summer. In an interview that the Italian gave to Corriere della Sera, he talked about the interest from Inter this past summer. He said: “It’s undeniable that achieving Champions League qualification with […]
Sacchi analyses Sarri, Conte and Ancelotti
Sacchi analyses Sarri, Conte and Ancelotti
Arrigo Sacchi explained why Maurizio Sarri has “a much tougher job” revolutionising Juventus compared to Antonio Conte’s Inter, while Carlo Ancelotti’s “blood is boiling” at Napoli. The Scudetto race kicks off again today with all three big hitters in action, as Juve visit Fiorentina, Napoli host Sampdoria and Inter take on Udinese. “The return of […]
Napoli v Sampdoria: Probable Formations and Key Statistics
Napoli v Sampdoria: Probable Formations and Key Statistics
Serie A is back in action following the international break with Napoli playing their first match at the Stadio San Paolo this season, with Sampdoria the visitors at 18:00 local time kick off. Probable Formations Napoli (4-2-3-1): Meret; Di Lorenzo, Manolas, Koulibaly, Mario Rui; Allan, Zielinski; Callejon, Fabian Ruiz, Lozano; Mertens Unavailable: Milik, Elmas Sampdoria (4-3-3): Audero; Depaoli, Colley, Murillo, Murru; […]
Gasp on Atalanta stay at Inter snub
Gasp on Atalanta stay at Inter snub
Gian Piero Gasperini explained why he stayed with Atalanta, Champions League adventure and insists his 2011 sacking was “more Inter’s mistake than mine.” The Orobici had their best ever season, finishing third in Serie A to qualify for the Champions League and reaching the Coppa Italia Final. “It’s undeniable that achieving Champions League qualification with […]
ADL: ‘Why I didn’t get on with Sarri’
ADL: ‘Why I didn’t get on with Sarri’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis said he “didn’t get along with Maurizio Sarri because of squad rotation” and Carlo Ancelotti has “more experience.” The patron has launched a series of snide remarks in Sarri’s direction since replacing him with Ancelotti in the summer of 2018. After his time at Chelsea, winning the Europa League and […]
Exclusive: Why PSG missed out on Lozano and De Ligt
Exclusive: Why PSG missed out on Lozano and De Ligt
14 September at 09:35 The arrival of Leonardo as the Paris Saint-Germain sporting director changed a lot of the club’s transfer plans this summer, Calciomercato understand. The French side were heavily linked with a move for Paulo Dybala, who could have joined them if Neymar had left PSG. They signed Ander Herrera, Idrissa Gueye, Pablo […]
Probable line-ups: Fiorentina v Juventus
Probable line-ups: Fiorentina v Juventus
Franck Ribery is tipped to get his first start in a Fiorentina jersey, while Juventus bring in Adrien Rabiot with Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonzalo Higuain. It kicks off at the Stadio Artemio Franchi at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), click here for a match preview. The Viola are still looking for their first point of […]
Rocco Commisso on Juventus game: ‘We will give our all, A Chiesa goal will be great’
Rocco Commisso on Juventus game: ‘We will give our…
14 September at 09:15 New Fiorentina owner Rocco Commisso has said that the side will give its all against Juventus and a goal from Federico Chiesa will be great. Fiorentina made 13 summer signings and signed three players on transfer deadline day itself. Their start to the season hasn’t been the best, as they lost […]
Sarri: ‘Mum not pleased by Juve job’
Sarri: ‘Mum not pleased by Juve job’
Maurizio Sarri revealed his Fiorentina-supporting Mother was “not at all happy” when he took the Juventus job. “I’m the only Napoli fan in the family.” The Bianconeri play at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Saturday at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), click here for a match preview. It is just a stone’s throw from his […]
Man City Defender Out For 6 Months: 3 Options For Guardiola To Consider In January Including This Serie A Ace
Man City Defender Out For 6 Months: 3 Options For Guardiola…
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Aymeric Laporte will be out for up to six months with a knee injury (via talkSPORT[1]). In a pre-match press conference ahead of the Citizens’ trip to Norwich City tomorrow, Guardiola shed some light on the extent of Laporte’s injury and said (via talkSPORT[2]), “It will be long – […]